MDMA is widely known as the drug of choice for those within the rave culture and is also commonly found in clubs, festivals, and house parties. Ecstasy is a synonym for MDMA, which is an abbreviation of methylenedioxymethamphetamine. It is more commonly referred to as simply "E", "X", or "XTC". MDMA is criminalized in most countries, while some limited exceptions exist for scientific and medical research. In the medical field, MDMA has potential use in the field of psychotherapy. Small doses of MDMA are used to enhance prayer or meditation by religious practitioners. The initial effects of MDMA are predictable and consistent among users, the effects can begin taking effect after 30 minutes, up until an hour after, the effects peak at about 75 to 120 minutes, reaching a plateau that lasts on average 3.5 hours, this is followed by a comedown that lasts a few hours, depending on the person and the dosage.
Residual feelings of empathy, emotional sensitivity, and a sense of closeness to others
Physiological
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or vertigo
loss of appetite
Gastrointestinal disturbances, such as diarrhea or constipation
Insomnia
Aches and pains, usually from excessive physical activity
Exhaustion
Jaw soreness
The generally accepted slang term to define the depression period after taking MDMA is "Tuesday Blues" or "Suicide Tuesday". This is due to a depleted serotonin levels following MDMA use during the weekend.
MDMA is widely known as the drug of choice for those within the rave culture and is also commonly found in clubs, festivals, and house parties. Ecstasy is a synonym for MDMA, which is an abbreviation of methylenedioxymethamphetamine. It is more commonly referred to as simply "E", "X", or "XTC". MDMA is criminalized in most countries, while some limited exceptions exist for scientific and medical research. In the medical field, MDMA has potential use in the field of psychotherapy. Small doses of MDMA are used to enhance prayer or meditation by religious practitioners. The initial effects of MDMA are predictable and consistent among users, the effects can begin taking effect after 30 minutes, up until an hour after, the effects peak at about 75 to 120 minutes, reaching a plateau that lasts on average 3.5 hours, this is followed by a comedown that lasts a few hours, depending on the person and the dosage.
The picture below represents the MDMA molecule.
Effects
Adverse Side Effects
Long term aftereffects
The generally accepted slang term to define the depression period after taking MDMA is "Tuesday Blues" or "Suicide Tuesday". This is due to a depleted serotonin levels following MDMA use during the weekend.
Overdose Indicators
References
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDMA
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/f/f2/Mdma.space.fill.pdb.gif
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B--z9YIr9Bk
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